Walmart Inc. vs Costco Wholesale Corp.
In their latest fiscal years, Walmart Inc. reported revenue of $713.16B and Costco Wholesale Corp. reported $303.15B — WMT was 2.4× larger by revenue. Net income was $21.89B for WMT and $9.23B for COST.
| Latest fiscal year | WMT · FY ended Jan 2026 | COST · FY ended Aug 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $713.16B | $303.15B |
| Revenue growth | +4.7% | +10.1% |
| Operating income | $29.82B | $11.69B |
| Net income | $21.89B | $9.23B |
| Net margin | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Diluted EPS | $2.73 | $20.76 |
| Operating cash flow | $41.56B | $15.82B |
| Total assets | $284.67B | $89.05B |
| Total liabilities | — | $53.24B |
| Shareholders' equity | $99.62B | $35.80B |
| Cash & equivalents | $10.73B | $20.21B |
The two companies use different fiscal years: Walmart Inc. ended its latest year on Jan 31, 2026, Costco Wholesale Corp. on Aug 30, 2026. Annual figures cover different 12-month windows, so compare trends rather than exact quarters.
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Both columns use the same XBRL concepts where possible, but companies may define revenue and other line items differently. Banks, insurers and industrial companies are not directly comparable on margins. Source: SEC EDGAR XBRL company facts. Not investment advice.